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Carer’s Allowance changes could benefit 1.2 million carers | Wandsworth Times
The Carer’s Allowance threshold will increase to allow claimants to work 16 hours a week under new budget rules.
Rachel Reeves announced the moves as part of the autumn budget, saying: “Carer’s allowance currently provides up to £81.90 per week to those with additional caring responsibilities.
“Today, I can confirm that we are increasing the weekly earnings limit to the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage per week, the largest increase since Carer’s Allowance was introduced in 1976.
“That means a carer can now earn over £10,000 a year while receiving Carer’
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